Developing amidst flood risks, Auckland Council's conflict between intensification plans and Auckland's flood plains w/ Councillor Julie Fairey: June 19, 2025

Housing intensification is a key priority for Auckland Council as Auckland's population is forecast to reach 2.3 million by 2050. 
But as planning for growth continues, some Auckland residents have expressed concern about the approval of developments in areas on flood plains or particularly prone to natural disasters.

With Kāinga Ora selling homes as ‘high risk investments’ in areas which were impacted by flooding in recent years, and 15 percent of all granted consents for new builds by Auckland Council being on floodplains, I spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about how the council is taking into account these issues for the coming years.